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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.54, 432.73 and 261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.54, 432.73 and 261.01 is: 360.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.54 : 432.73 = 261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.54/432.73 = 261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.54x = 432.73 × 261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.54x = 112,943.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,943.82/313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.22

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